Episode 1226

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi + Katerra’s collapse, Bill Ackman’s SPAC merger | E1226

Jun 4, 20211:26:24Watch on YouTube

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Show notes:

00:00 Intro

00:59 News - Softbank-backed Katerra goes down

09:40 Squarespace - Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain https://squarespace.com/twist

11:15 The risks of moving faster than a market can evolve

14:38 Slingshot theory

17:08 Bill Ackman’s SPAC merges with Universal Music

19:14 Interview - Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

22:56 LinkedIn - Post your first job for free https://linkedin.com/twist

24:25 Driver Stimulus

35:00 Drivers as Uber's customers

36:18 UserTesting - Request a free trial at https://usertesting.com/twist

37:59 Push a button and start working

38:59 A safety net for independent contractors

41:49 UberEats, an antifragile business

47:09 Choosing the right take rate

50:08 Vaccination Strategy for Drivers

53:06 Path to profitability for the rideshare business

56:10 UberFreight's strong growth, digitizing an offline process

59:24 The local commerce opportunity

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